Twains Advise Pretty Girls and Tennessee Revenue Talk
A jumble of remarks from Mark Twain style satire at St. Timothy's School graduation in Catonerille. Edward F. Martin of New York delivered a keynote, followed by Clements who warned graduates with humor about smoking drinking and marriage while stressing honesty. A Nashville dispatch covers Comptroller Durell clarifying the new revenue law and privilege tax details for small merchants, noting quarterly license issuance and ad valorem changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mark Twolp
St. Timothy's School
Catonerille
Edward F. Martin
New York
Martin
Clements
Nashville
Frank Durell
Tennessee
Young husband to bring suit over Bristol marriage
William H. Stover, who eloped with Miss Lillian R. Honaker in Bristol, plans a $10,000 damages suit against her Virginia father for false imprisonment. Stover was jailed briefly by police after the marriage by Parson Burroughs, then released when no charge was filed. he also seeks an injunction to regain custody of his wife.
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Bristol, Tenn
William H. Stover
Bristol
Lillian R. Honaker
Virginia
Stover
Tennessee
Parson Burroughs
Rev William Estes Spoke Here Sunday Visit From Brooklyn
Rev William Estes of Brooklyn and Mr Henry Estes of Mississippi, sons of Ludwell H Estes of Maury county, visited after 49 years absence. Estes preached at First Methodist church of Columbia and recalled schooling in the basement of the old church with many long-time Columbia residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Estes
Brooklyn
Henry Estes
Mississippi
Ludwell H. Estes
Maury County
First Methodist Church of
Columbia
New York Collector Buys 1877 $50 Gold Pieces for $10,100
Two 1877 Philadelphia minted fifty dollar gold coins sold at the Numismatic Club to William H. Woodin, a wealthy New York collector, for $10,100 each, the highest price ever paid for an American coin. Both pieces described as perfect specimens.
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New York
United States Mint
Philadelphia
The
Numismatic Club
William H. Woodin
Aged Citizen Kills Brother In Law Then Commits Suicide
Honesdale Pa June 12 High ly six year old Mark Van Duesen shot and killed his 87 year old brother in law George Baker on Baker s farm near here Friday and then killed himself after threatening his sister The two men were wealthy farmers Van Duesen had lived with Baker since his wife died Over weeks tension rose due to perceived harsh treatment and denied privileges He shot Baker in the barn and then killed himself as Mrs Baker on the porch blew a dinner horn to summon help
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Honesdale
Mark van Duesen
George Baker
Here
van Daesen
Baker
van Duesen
Big Salary for Burley President
Winchester Kentucky June 11 The Burley Tobacco Society executive committee has voted Clarence Lebus of Cynthiana, president, a salary of 12000 dollars per year for 1907 and 1908 and 15000 dollars from now until October 1. Total compensation for three years is 39000 dollars. It is expected the 1909 Kentucky barley crop will be pooled and Lebus will start securing pledges from growers to pool their tobacco.
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Winchester
Burley Towaco Society
Clarence Lebus
Cynthiana
Kentucky
Lebus
Tempts urge U S to keep Henry White as ambassador
Paris June 14 The Tempts publish an extraordinary editorial urging the United States government to retain Henry White as ambassador to France. The piece defends intervention in another country's affairs as acceptable between democracies and argues openness and freedom of speech justify White's continued tenure despite unconfirmed reports of his departure.
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Paris
the Tempts
United States
Henry White
France
White
Tempts
Maury County Election Board Organized at Saturday Meeting
The Maury County Board of Election Commissioners met Saturday and organized with James A. Smiser of Columbia as President and E. L. Gregory of Mount Pleasant as Secretary. Members took oath of office before County Court Clerk Hartin W. Thou as A resolution was adopted directing all election returns to be sent to Chairman Smiser’s office.
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Board of Election Commissioners of
Maury County
James A. Smilser
Columbia
E. L. Gregory
Mt. Pleasant
Hartin W. Thou
Smiser
Elks Meet at Capital City Convention Opens
Special to The Herald Nashville delegates from about three hundred fifty Elks lodge members attend the annual state convention. Mayor Brown gives welcome while Ex Gov Benton McMillin speaks on Elidom. Flag day exercises planned for tonight and a best excursion this afternoon as the city is decorated for the event.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Brown
Benton McMillin
Elidom
Bryan's Son to Marry in Colorado Then Move to Arizona
William Jennings Bryan Jr., son of the famed leader, will marry Miss Helen Berger on June 24 at the Colorado summer home of Mr. Berger near Grand Lake. After the ceremony the couple will reside in Tucson, Arizona, where Bryan has extensive interests launched by his father. Miss Berger is noted for beauty, outdoor sports, education, and accomplishments.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Mise Helen Berger
Alexander Berger
Northwest
Colorado
Berger
Grand Lake
Tucson
Ariz
Bryan
Miss Berger
May Have Killed the Girl's Father
Rockport Kentucky June 11 Clay Smith is jailed in Muhlenberg charged with murdering the girl's father In custody Bessie Kimble the young girl connected to the case is also confined Smith a 25 year old married man reportedly befriended the 15 year old girl and letters allegedly written by Smith detail their intimacy the girl's father Matched the motive and the plan to kill him though the girl reportedly could not carry it out
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Rockport
Clay Smith
Muhlenburg
Bessie Kimble
Smith
J. Kim-che
Bessie
When the Stars of Chivalry Fell
A verse dedicated to the U C and U D C figures from Columbia Tennessee Maury County. It laments the fall of the stars of chivalry, honors those who bled and died, and notes a shift from war to prosperity as the cross remains with the fallen. The piece recalls the Rebel Yell and pays tribute to fallen Confederate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
D. Wilson
Home For
Columbia, Tenn
Maury Co
Stagg Resigns as Birmingham Pastor to Lead Synodical College
Rev. Dr. J. W. Stagg resigns from First Presbyterian Church Birmingham to become president of the Synodical College at Anniston. His departure creates vacancies at South Highlands and leaves the First Presbyterian church seeking a replacement. The South Highlands congregation has called Rev. Dr. J. T. Plunkett of Augusta, Florida.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. W. Stagg
First Presbyterian Church
Stagg
Synodical College
Anniston
South Highlands Presbyterian Church
Sterling
Foster
J. T. Plunkett
Augusta
Fla
Taft-Linked Black Hand Suspect Gets 48-Hour Lockup
Vincenzo Abbato alias Giovanni Rossi known as the King of the Black Hand was committed to the Tombs for forty eight hours by Magistrate Corrigan on a short affidavit claiming he is a fugitive from Connecticut justice. Detectives halted him Saturday night and a warning letter warned of his gun. New Haven authorities say he shot Giuseppe Tasco last September.
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Florerville
Tex
Reggie Jaureque
Sutherlane Springs
Wright
Jaureque
New York
Vincenzo @abbato
Giovanni Rossi
Jerry Dennehy
New Haven
Calla
Corrigan
Tombe Court
Connecticut
Vincenzo
Theater
Italy
Taft
Drve Bogend
Petrosino
Wales
Philadelphia
Guissepe Tasco
Hail Stones in Summer Time Near Lexington
Hailstorm devastates Colliertown in Rockbridge County, twelve miles west of Lexington. In a ten mile stretch the vegetation was stripped, wheat and corn flattened, gardens ruined, and soil washed from uplands. Homes and farms suffer extensive damage.
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Buchanan
Colliertown
Rockbridge
Lexington
Small Beginnings in Saving Habits and Bank Security
A compact reminder that tiny, steady deposits compound into comfort and security. The piece stresses that saving regularly, even small amounts, builds wealth and shields against poverty, while banking provides safety and discipline. It urges men and women to develop the habit of systematic saving at a bank.
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Twain
Down
Digbell
Mr. Clements
Y Bank
Louisville
Mony Hk Ke
Burley
Election Board
James A. Smiler
Gregory
ELKS
Capital City
Texas
Benedict
E. W. Gamble Building
U. C
DR. Stagg
King OF the Blackhand
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Maury National Bank
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